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Publix Honors Leaders With Company’s Most Prestigious Award

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets recognized 12 leaders with the George W. Jenkins Award during a dinner celebration on Dec. 1. The honor – named after Publix’s late founder – was presented to seven store managers, three recently promoted district managers and two support leaders who exemplify leadership, perpetuate the Publix culture and demonstrate commitment […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West

Northgate González Market, Hyundai Partner To Give Turkeys, Gift Cards

Anaheim, California-based Northgate González Market teamed up with Oportun and Hyundai last week to donate more than 5,000 turkey vouchers, groceries and cash gift cards to provide some relief and holiday cheer to families dealing with food insecurities. “We recognize many people are hurting, and through our business and nonprofit partnerships, we are honored to […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Dairy News, Home Page Slider, National

Kroger, Kipster Farms To Bring World’s First Carbon-Neutral Eggs To U.S.

The Kroger Co. and Kipster Farms, an award-winning egg production system founded in The Netherlands, are partnering to bring the world’s first carbon-neutral, cage-free eggs to retail shelves in the U.S. “Simple Truth is excited to partner with the innovative team at Kipster to further elevate our brand’s purpose to be a force for good,” […]

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Gelson’s Customers Asked To Support Annual Toy Drive

Gelson’s customers across Southern California are encouraged to take part in the company’s annual toy drive this December and donate a toy to a child in need. The toy drive will benefit disadvantaged children throughout the region and will take place at all 27 Gelson’s stores, as well as internally at the corporate office and warehouse. […]

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Publix To Open New Huntsville, Alabama Store On Dec. 8

Publix Super Markets will open a new store at 7 a.m. CT on Dec. 8 in the Market at Hays Farm shopping center in Huntsville, Alabama.   This 48,300-square-foot store will bring 135 new jobs to the area. It will have traditional grocery, dairy and frozen food departments along with full-service bakery, deli, pharmacy, seafood, meat and […]

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Salvation Army Bells Will Be Ringing At Local Kroger Stores

Throughout the holiday season, Kroger is partnering with The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign to help raise funds to support those in need. Volunteers will ring the Red Kettle bells at local Kroger stores to encourage donations.   “The need among families and individuals is greater than ever this year, and we believe it’s important […]

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Glen Allen Grocer Plans Expansion In Coming Year

Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market remains resilient in competitive area  by Eric Pereira/ content creator About year two of when Tom Leonard was running his grocery store in Glen Allen, Virginia, he realized things were about to get a lot more difficult. It was a cold rainy night, and he remembers looking up and seeing a Whole […]

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In-store Retail Sales Rise To Pre-pandemic Levels, Reports NPD

The steady, gradual growth of e-commerce dramatically accelerated during the pandemic, elevating the amount consumers spent shopping online to almost equal the amount consumers spent in stores. Now, with brick-and-mortar stores open across the U.S., online revenue growth is slowing down. At the same time, physical store sales have increased, rising to 64 percent of […]